What is academic progress?

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Academic progress refers to whether you're on track to complete your course within the required timeframe. Your faculty reviews your unit results regularly – if concerns arise, your faculty will direct you to relevant support and advice and, if needed, meet with you to discuss your progress and options.

If it is determined that you have unsatisfactory progress, or are at risk of unsatisfactory progress, you will be assigned an academic progress risk level.

When you are assigned an academic progress risk level, you’ll receive an email with instructions specific to your level. These may include completing the My Progress and Support tool and/or attending a faculty support meeting. It’s important to follow these steps and engage with the recommended support services in order to improve your academic progress.

Note

If your progress doesn’t improve or you don’t meet your enrolment conditions, you may be referred to an Academic Progress Committee (APC) hearing, where your continuation in the course will be formally reviewed. Before you attend the APC hearing, you’ll be required to complete My Academic Progress Response. For specific policies and timelines, refer to this link.

Academic progress support

You can take proactive steps after your academic progress has been reviewed to help you stay on track and avoid future progress issues.

Set practical goals

Break down tasks into achievable steps and monitor your progress.

Manage your time and workload

Use planning tools and strategies to balance study, work, and personal commitments.

Stay on track

Review your progress regularly and seek help early if challenges arise.

Meet regularly with a Learning Adviser

Get tailored advice and ongoing support to strengthen your study strategies. Learning Advisers can assist with:

  • understanding your context and challenges
  • reflecting on and identifying issues interfering with study (health, family, work)
  • planning ahead for assessment tasks
  • building study habits and routines
  • balancing study, work, and wellbeing
  • help-seeking and staying connected.

Attend workshops

Register for workshops that focus on practical skills like time management, academic writing, and timed assessment preparation.

Book a consultation

Speak with one of our learning advisers to help you meet academic expectations and to enable your academic success.

For matters beyond academic skills

If you need help beyond academic skills, there are other Monash services that can support you.

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